chill market events for the in crowd
+ daily events
Java Jumpstart on 15
8:30 a.m., WTC 15, Back skylights - Boost your energy for the day with a complimentary warm cup of Starbucks® coffee and a Krispy Kreme donut.
Cereal Bar
8:30 a.m., WTC 15, Front Skylight - Enjoy a bowl of your favorite cereal. Refills encouraged.
Mix & Mingle
2 p.m. (Sunday 1 p.m.) WTC 15, 15900 Aisle - Get past that afternoon slump with a refreshing cocktail!
Snack Attack
2 p.m. (Sunday 1 p.m.) WTC 15, 15100 Aisle - Grab a quick snack on the way to your afternoon appointment.
+ thursday
Seminar: Contemporary Trends - Gregor Simmons of Gregor Simmons Ltd. Buying Offices
4 p.m., SCENE Seminar Stage - Listen to buying expert, Gregor Simmons pinpoint the trends in Contemporary wear.
Market Martini Madness
4 p.m., WTC 13, 14, 15 Atriums - Enjoy a different autumn-inspired martini on each floor as you shop SCENE and FashionCenterDallas® apparel and accessory showrooms.
Contemporary Party
6–8 p.m. District One Five® Lounge, WTC 15 - Contemporary buyers and exhibitors are invited to an exclusive party complete with the perfect combination -- cocktails and a DJ to dance the night away!
DMC Tours the Dallas Museum of Art King Tutankhamun Exhibit
6-9 p.m., Meet at WTC Food Court, WTC 1 - Dallas Market Center buyers and exhibitors are invited to
join us for a night at the Dallas Museum of Art to tour the King Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharaohs exhibit. Ticket price includes pre-exhibit food and beverage at the WTC Food Court at 6 p.m., guided instruction through the exhibit, and transportation to and from DMC to the exhibit. DMC shuttle buses will be provided to select hotels after exhibit viewing. Buses will leave promptly at 6:30 p.m. $25/per ticket. Tickets are limited.
+ friday
Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait
11 a.m., WTC 15 Atrium - Make your own yogurt parfait treat with a variety of fresh fruits and granola.
Kim Dawson Runway Café Fashion Shows
Noon and 1 p.m., Kim Dawson Runway Café - Grab a light lunch while you see all the newest apparel and accessories during our informal runway shows.
Fashion Attack
5-7 p.m., WTC 15 Front Skylight - Cocktails Only, Fashion Show at 6 p.m. at Runway Café, WTC 14 - Don’t miss this full-on invasion of fashion and trends shown up and down the catwalk. Enjoy informal modeling, music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
+ saturday
Seminar: The Big Picture - Incoming Trends in Style, David Wolfe of The Doneger Group
10 a.m., SCENE Seminar Stage - Join Creative Director David Wolfe as he looks into the future of the upcoming trends and how these trends translate to your customer.
Kim Dawson Runway Café Fashion Shows
Noon and 1 p.m., Kim Dawson Runway Café - Grab a light lunch while you see all the newest apparel and accessories during our informal runway shows.
Candy Bar
2 p.m., WTC 15 Atrium - Get an afternoon energy boost and choose from a selection of candy favorites to appease your sweet tooth.
33rd Annual Dallas Fashion Awards Gala
6:30 p.m. Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards, Grand Pavilion, TM 1 - More information is available online or call Emily Forsythe at (214) 655-7635 for ticket information.
+ sunday
Bloody Mary Bar
10 a.m., WTC 13, 14, 15 Atriums - Out too late last night? Maybe a Bloody Mary will help.
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flirt get out and party
+ black friar pub
A cozy, comfortable setting for washing down your pub grub with a Guinness Stout, brought to you by the same folks of Idle Rich and Old Monk. The black wood paneling inside comes from Pete Townsend's former castle in England and used to adorn the now-demolished Hard Rock Cafe next door. Cheese boards paired with draught, cider or wine are a hit and so are the house cocktails. If you want familiar food, go for the burgers, fish tacos, soups and salads. If you're feeling a little more Medieval, order ye olde chicken and sweet leek pie. Bring your own wench.
* 2621 McKinney
* Phone: (214) 953-0599
+ vino 100
Here's what the website says: "Vino 100's swanky and chic Uptown wine bar located on McKinney and Allen Street, is the perfect haven for enjoying exceptional wines, tantalizing Mediterranean appetizers and great conversation. Recently voted the Best Romantic Wine Bar in Dallas by City Search, Vino 100 has over 100 selections of wine at $25 or less and a mesmerizing showcase of fine art by local and international artists. Vino 100's trendy wine bar successfully houses a lively, comfortable and artistic atmosphere creating the perfect pairing for a great time out." Better go see if it lives up to the prose.
* 2909 McKinney
* Phone: (214) 969-9463
+ obar
This high-end subterranean establishment's modern design is a great place to enjoy a cocktail at the end of a busy day. Specialty martinis are the headliners, but there are other innovative offerings. DJs spin house and lounge beats several nights a week.
* 1602 Main Street #B
* Phone: (214) 747-6227
+ sunset lounge
Stylish, low-key lounge with a color palette mimicking the vibrant hues of a setting sun, including an orange glowing bar that serves a mean Sunset Martini. Music is 80s, hip hop and remixed classic rock. The outdoor patio is inviting, especially on mild Texas October nights. Open Thursday-Saturday only.
* 3030 Ross Ave.
*Phone: (214) 823-8193
crash take a breather
+ the stoneleigh hotel & spa
Located in Uptown, the newly renovated Stoneleigh Hotel features 170 opulent Art-Deco inspired guestrooms, a brand new full service luxury spa, and decadent modern Italian dining in Bolla and Bolla Bar. Former Iron Chef Challenger and James Beard nominee, David Bull, has created a fabulous menu featuring elegant fine dining, shared plates and delicious bites. Enjoy signature cocktails in Bolla Bar’s vibrant lounge or sip them al fresco while overlooking Uptown’s lush residential scene.
* Call Market Travel: (800) DAL-MKTS
* dallasmarketcenter.com/travel
+ rosewood crescent hotel
Located within walking distance of the art, culture and energy of Dallas, the Rosewood Crescent Hotel consistently wins hearts and accolades as one of the best hotels in the U.S. with its European-style guestrooms, to its innovative New American cuisine to the serenity of it renowned spa. It's a sophisticated yet comfortable place to put head to pillow.
* Call Market Travel: (800) DAL-MKTS
* dallasmarketcenter.com/travel
+ belmont hotel
Outside downtown in historic Oak Cliff, the Belmont is a renovated mid-century gem with excellent views of downtown. From the restored rooms to the swank bar and patio, it reinvents 1950's chic with a mix of modern luxury and local flavor. Four short miles from FashionCenterDallas.
* Call Market Travel: (800) DAL-MKTS
* dallasmarketcenter.com/travel
+ the mansion on turtle creek
Once the palatial home of a Texas cotton magnate, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek has received such honors as the top U.S. hotel by Zagat and the top hotel for service in the world and top U.S. hotel restaurant by Travel + Leisure. In addition, the Mansion has been rated Mobil Five-Star since 1991 and AAA Five-Diamond since 1992. Situated in Dallas' most fashionable neighborhood, the Mansion retains the intimate ambience of a private residence while providing the highest levels of quality and service.
* Call Market Travel: (800) DAL-MKTS
* dallasmarketcenter.com/travel
graze munch munch munch
Dallas can’t be beat for posh noshing, down and dirty good eats joints and creative, adventurous fusion. So get out there!
+ one arts plaza
One Arts Plaza is a convenient dining destination that offers you several very different options. We've already told you about Screen Door and Dali Wine Bar and Cellar. Next try Jorge's Tex-Mex Cafe ((214) 720-2211) where the salsa is fresh and the margaritas made to order. Or try Tei-An ((214) 220-2828) , a Japanese soba noodle house and sushi bar. One Arts Plaza is a convenient five-minute drive from market.
* 1530 Main Street
+ bolsa
Bolsa, which translates into "bag" in Spanish, is a little place that holds great things inside - great food to be shared and sangria, wine and cocktails for sipping.
The cheese plate of petit basques, point reyes, blue and fiscalini cheddar cheeses accompanied by honey, onion crackers and fruit is a wonderful pairing with wine and good conversation. Or try the coppa cured ham with fig preserves. And who wouldn't be intrigued by a spinach salad laced with passed out drunken cherries, bacon, pistachios, bleu cheese and yellow tomatoes. Yum.
* 614 West Davis (just west of the Bishop Arts District)
* Phone: (214) 367-9367
* Web: bolsadallas.com
+ rise n°1
This 92-seat “salon de soufflé” and wine bar, located in the heart of landmark retail center Inwood Village - focuses on the soufflé – the masterpiece of French cuisine. Enjoy it as a savory main dish (ham and Gruyere, creamed spinach, smoked salmon, lobster thermidor and more) or as a sweet dessert. Or opt for artisan cheeses, flights of wine and champagne and small plates of classic French fare.
* 5360 West Lovers Lane, Suite 200
* Phone: (214) 366-9900
* Web: risesouffle.com
+ SOLey!
SOL, Spanish for "sun" and ey - a Mexican exclamation for exultation. Husband-and-wife chef team Jose and Norma Vasconcelos (go online to read about their love story and extensive culinary credentials) have created a gastronomical experience that fuses French and Mexican ingredients with French technique. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds through their ceviches and tartares (tuna tartare with avocado, cilantro, red onion and citrus vinaigrette and main courses (ancho pepper pork chop with silk truffle corn puree, mixed mushrooms and tequila demi glace). You won't know which to say first - Ole! or Voila!
* 2405 N. Henderson Ave.
* Phone: (214) 485-1302
* Web: soleyrestaurant.com

